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Sustainability: Designed to Be Ordinary

1 week ago | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

IN THE AGE OF conscious consumerism and simple ingredients, skincare isn’t the only thing getting a cleanup. Toronto-based skincare brand The Ordinary’s new Covent Garden flagship, designed by architecture and retail design firm Brinkworth (London), proves that sustainability doesn’t need to shout to make a statement.
Portfolio: Kroger, Union, KY

2 months ago | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

CINCINNATI-BASED GROCER Kroger is proving that liquor shopping doesn’t have to be dull. By unveiling a sophisticated redesign at its Union, Ky., location, the retailer has turned its Wine & Spirits department into a destination in its own right. Teaming up with design firm BHDP (Cincinnati), beverage powerhouse E&J Gallo Winery (Cincinnati) and other fabrication experts, Kroger has created a space that’s sleek, stylish and surprisingly posh – without losing its signature approachability.
Welcome to the Wayborhood

Jan 15, 2025 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

STEP INTO BOSTON-BASED home goods retailer Wayfair’s first full-line store at Edens Plaza in Wilmette, Ill., and you’re greeted by a supersized, two-story shelving unit packed with Wayfair’s signature flair: Vibrant furniture, neatly stacked towels and a life-sized dollhouse whimsy. This display sets the tone for the playful, polished shopping experience inside, which is the brand’s first physical store that isn’t an outlet.
Coziness on the Menu: The New Recipe for Restaurant Design

Oct 14, 2024 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

FOR RESTAURANTS, intimacy and comfort are becoming paramount when it comes to design and customer experience. Consumers increasingly seek cozy, welcoming spaces that foster personal connections and restaurant designers are rising to the challenge, crafting environments that blend comfort, innovation and local flavor.
Blazing New Trails: The Future of Cannabis Retail

Jul 24, 2024 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

Cannabis retail is growing up and continues to shed its smoky, back-alley image in favor of sleek, personalized and educational experiences. “Immersive and community-driven spaces are making it feel like a pick-and-mix experience for customers,” resembling grocery stores more than headshops, according to Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at MG2.
Breaking the Food Chain

Jun 2, 2024 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

T HE GROCERY SECTOR is undergoing a revolution: In this new era, these stores transcend the role as a mere marketplace, emerging as beacons of mindful consumption and communal spirit shaped by how we buy and how we live. Step into any newly opened supermarket and you’ll be greeted by sophisticated simplicity, according to Amanda Sarver, Manager, Interior Design at The Kroger Co. (Cincinnati).
Orange Community Hub, Orange, Australia

Apr 10, 2024 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

PICTURE THIS: A POST office with a vibrant, community nurturing, future-embracing hub that’s got the locals buzzing. That’s what you find at the rejuvenated trading format in Orange, Australia. this image: The Orange Community Hub offers goods and services for a one-stop shop. 📷 Designed by Landini Associates, Photography by Trevor MeinLandini Associates (Sydney) is the mastermind behind this transformation. Their mission?
The Circle of Life

Apr 8, 2024 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

WHEN IT COMES TO innovative retail concepts, REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.; Sumner, Wash.), the outdoor co-op, is at the forefront. One of its latest ventures, the Re/Supply store in Clackamas, Ore., embodies a revolutionary circular retail model, embracing sustainability and “re-commerce.” Behind its thrifty façade lies a design ethos that’s as daring as it is eco-conscious.
Craving Comfort

Feb 6, 2024 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

AS 2024 SHINES a spotlight on interior lighting, comfort takes center stage. Retailers will look to soften the ambience with matte finishes and indirect lighting for a welcoming shopping experience. Restaurants embracing plush seating and warm palettes may complement them with soft, energy efficient lighting, crafting a cozy dining atmosphere.
Bridging Cultures Through Design

Oct 6, 2023 | vmsd.com | Georgia Mizen

DINING OUT IS SO much more than just eating a meal; it’s connecting with a culture, discovering a cuisine, sharing an experience. Restaurants are leaning into this in 2023. As the world becomes more interconnected, dining scenes have to become more diverse – hubs for culture and global appreciation. New restaurant concepts seek to celebrate their roots and open up a world of the undiscovered for new audiences.